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About Pondicherry electricity bill payment online
Pondicherry, now known as Puducherry, is a serene city nestled in the coast of south-eastern India. It is a Union Territory, which means that the local administration is run by the central government. The Puducherry Electricity Department provides electricity to the residents of Puducherry, and every month, the department sends out electricity bills to the consumers. The process of paying your electricity bill can seem daunting, with long queues at the electricity department's offices and endless paperwork to fill out. However, with the advent of the internet, online electricity bill payments have become a popular option.
You can now pay your bill online from the comfort of your home. Bajaj Finserv offers online bill payment services for the Puducherry Electricity Department. Let us explore the process of paying Pondicherry electricity bill online and some additional information about the bill payment process.
Make your Pondicherry electricity bill payment on Bajaj Finserv
Using the BBPS platform on Bajaj Finserv is an efficient way to pay your Puducherry Electricity Department bill online. Bajaj Finserv is a leading financial institution, and BBPS provides a user-friendly and secure platform for online bill payments, making the process easier and quicker.
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State-wise electricity billers across India
You can also make payments for other electricity boards such as UPPCL | PUVVNL | DVVNL | UHBVN | DHBVN | APDCL | PVVNL | TNEB | MVVNL using the BBPS platform on Bajaj Finserv.
Zone-wise electricity billers
South zone state-wise electricity boards
Features and benefits of paying Pondicherry electricity bill online on Bajaj Finserv
When paying for your Pondicherry electricity bill online through the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform, you can avail of the following benefits:
Quick and hassle-free
With the Bajaj Finserv BBPS platform, you can make your Pondicherry electricity bill payment quickly and effortlessly.
Safe and secure
Bajaj Finserv provides a safe and secure payment platform on BBPS. Your payment details are secure with the platform’s robust security measures.
Multiple payment options
Bajaj Finserv offers multiple payment options, including debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI. This allows you to choose the payment method that suits you best.
Instant confirmation
After making the payment, the platform immediately confirms the payment through an email and SMS.
Fees and charges
A convenience fee of up to 2% will be charged depending on the transaction amount and payment mode (inclusive of applicable taxes). For more information on fees and charges, click here.
Note: For failed transactions, the total amount including charges except taxes are reversed.
How to pay Pondicherry electricity bill online on Bajaj Finserv
To pay your Pondicherry electricity bill on Bajaj Finserv, follow these simple steps:
- Download the Bajaj Finserv app from the Google Play Store or App Store and install it on your device
- Open the app, log in, or register if you are a new user
- Under ‘PAYMENTS', go to ‘BILLS AND RECHARGES’ and select ‘ELECTRICITY’
- Choose ‘PONDICHERY ELECTRICITY’ as your electricity provider
- Enter your consumer number and your bill amount
- Select a payment method from the list of available payment options such as credit cards, debit cards, and net banking
- After choosing your preferred payment mode, enter the requested payment details
- Check the details you entered and click on 'PAY NOW’
You will receive a notification from Bajaj Finserv after successful payment.
Frequently asked questions
You can pay the bill online through the BBPS platform on the Bajaj Finserv app. Here are the steps to do the same:
- Download the Bajaj Finserv app from the Google Play Store or App Store and install it on your device
- Open the app, log in, or register if you are a new user
- Under ‘PAYMENTS', go to ‘BILLS AND RECHARGES’ and select ‘ELECTRICITY’
- Choose ‘PONDICHERY ELECTRICITY’ as your electricity provider
- Enter your consumer number and your bill amount
- Select a payment method from the list of available payment options such as credit cards, debit cards, and net banking
- After choosing your preferred payment mode, enter the requested payment details
- Check the details you entered and click on 'PAY NOW’
You will receive a notification from Bajaj Finserv after successful payment.
You can download your Puducherry online bill payment receipt by visiting the official website of the Puducherry Electricity Department. Login to your account using your customer ID and go to the payment history section to download or view your payment receipt.
If you fail to pay your Puducherry electricity bills on time, given below is the detailed breakdown of the penalty parameters:
| Delay in payment for the first 7 days after the due date | 1.5% for the whole 7 days irrespective of the date of payment |
| Delay in payment after the first 7 days and within 15 days from the due date | 2% for a minimum period of 15 days |
| Delay in payment above 15 days from the due date | 2% for a month |
The cost of electricity in Pondicherry is Rs. 2.25 or Rs. 30/kW (per 1-100 units) for domestic consumers and Rs. 6.00 or Rs. 75/kW (per 1-100 units) for commercial consumers.
The price of power in Puducherry is calculated based on the number of units consumed. The cost per unit varies between different categories of consumers, such as domestic and commercial. The Puducherry Electricity Department provides detailed information about the tariff on its official website.
You can calculate the electricity by multiplying the unit consumed in that month by the electricity charges per unit. Unit consumed in current month is the total meter reading minus the previous month meter reading mentioned on your previous months’ bill.
